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DUST OF SNOW - Robert Frost The way a crow Shook down on me The dust of snow From a hemlock tree Has given my heart A change of mood And saved some part Of a day I had rued. -ROBERT FROST Shook- physically disturbed Hemlock tree- a poisonous tree seen in North America. Rued- bitterly regret AN ANALYTICAL DESCRIPTION                 The poem dust of snow is a short poem by Robert Frost but a strong piece that celebrates the power of nature. This poem explains a moment of simple beauty. It clarifies that the power of nature brings us moments of joy into our lives. Even during the time of darkness also, it gives us clarity and happiness.                 The two agents of nature, the hemlock tree and the crow are considered as inauspicious. They are the signifiers of misery and depression but we must not take things for granted as in the poem ...

  A LETTER TO GOD -G.L. Fuentes ABOUT THE STORY: - “A letter to God” is a short story written by a Mexican author G.L. Fuentes. The story revolves around a poor farmer named Lencho who decides to write a letter to God asking for help after a hailstorm ruins his cornfield. In his letter to God, he pleads for a hundred pesos and he believes that God will send him the pesos. The postmaster amused by the poor farmer’s faith in God determines himself to help the person. After collecting funds, he gives it to Lencho, the poor farmer through the postman. On the other hand, when Lencho receives the pesos, he experiences disappointment and a sense of confusion develops inside his heart and he distrusts the post officials. However, this story portrays the kindness and generosity of the postmaster who tries to help the poor farmer, Lencho in his own way. ORIGINAL TEXT:- T HE house — the only one in the entire valley — sat on the crest of a low hill. From this height one could se...